Great North Run

This proud SAFC fan was in a triumphant mood after finishing the course in 2022.

11 photos of Sunderland fans doing the Great North Run

Alice taking on this year's City Runs as Tin Woman

I'm taking on the Great North Run as Tin Man for a special reason

Heart transplant girl Beatrix Archbold who will run the Mini GNR dressed in her K-Pop Demon Hunter outfit.

Beatrix to tackle the mini Great North Run 4 years after heart op

Former Sunderland manager Peter Reid is to take part in this year's Great North Run as he raised funds for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.

Ex SAFC boss Reid to run the GNR for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation

Mark Bosher who is tackling a gruelling 239 mile run in memory of his dad Alan Bosher.

Man's 240 mile challenge and then the Great North Run the next day!

(left) Deano in his first wheelie bin run and (right) completing the Hogmanhoway, the last fun run to complete all of the region's fun runs.

Running binman Deano completes region's runs raising £300k for charity

Great North Run ballot: How to still run if you didn't get a place

Great North Run collaborates with well known North East street artist

The January Ballot for the 2026 Great North Run has officially opened.

Runners’ last chance to secure a ballot place for the Great North Run

When customers used to buy their Echo from newsagent Jack Price, they got a few notes with their change.
Here he is in 1986.
Jack used to sing under the stage name of Rikki Price and in 1958 saw his recording of Tom Dooley win a place in the charts.

The singing Sunderland newsagent who once had a chart hit

Some of the Red Sky Foundation runners taking part in the 2025 Great North Run.

'We try to be fair' Red Sky charity sees Great North Run places cut

Tommy Fury addresses viral Great North Run clip & Ricky Hatton's death as documentary returns

Tommy Fury addresses viral GNR clip & Ricky Hatton's death in doc

Deano has taken on all the fun runs in the region to raise money for charity.

Running binman to complete all NE runs raising amazing charity total

This month saw another successful Great North Run take place across Newcastle, Gateshead and South Tyneside. Picture: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

I've run every GNR since 2013 but one change means I might not again

Schak high fives runners as he DJs through the Great North Run

I ran the Great North Run while performing a full DJ set

The 2025 Great North Run medal, complete with its street map of Sunderland.

Great North Run organisers apologise after "unique" medal mistake
The team behind the Great North Run have apologised after the 2025 edition of the race included a map of Sunderland rather than Tyneside.
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Tommy Fury at the start of the 2025 Great North Run.

See the times celebrities recorded at the 2025 Great North Run

Newcastle United's Jacob Murphy takes cheeky swipe at Sunderland fans during Great North Run 2025

Murphy takes cheeky swipe at Sunderland fans during Great North Run

Thousands took part in the 2025 Great North Run.

I was at the Great North Run and it showcases the best of the region

Thousands have taken part in the Great North Run on Sunday, September 7.

Look at these 17 photos as thousands take on the 2025 Great North Run

Thousands of runners are preparing to take on the 2025 Great North Run.

Thousands gear up for Great North Run - everything you need to know

Picture shows runners at the start of the AJ Bell Great North 5k.

17 brilliant pictures as Great North 5k kicks off famous weekend

Thousands of runners are set to travel across the iconic Tyne Bridge on Sunday, September 7 and the Met Office has issued its weather prediction for the day.

Met Office issue final weather forecast for Great North Run on Sunday

Participants approach the South Shields finish line in a previous Great North Run. Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

Great North Run tracking app 2025: How to download and use the app

The start of the AJ Bell 2024 Great North Run in Newcastle city centre.

Great North Run ballot 2026: How to sign up for next year's event

I'm set to be the first person to run the Great North Run while DJing

For the first time ever the AJ Bell Great North Run 2025 Finisher T-shirt is revealed in the iconic Fenwick Newcastle window.See this year's GNR Finisher T-shirt on Northumberland Street until Sunday 7 September.

The new Great North Run finisher t shirt unveiled
The eyes of the running world will be on the North East this weekend as the Great North Run returns.
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Runners use the Metro as they make their way to the start line of the AJ Bell Great North Run. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Great North Run 2025: How to get to the start and finish of the race

Colin Burgin-Plews who, as Big Pink Dress, raised £150,000 from his charity runs.

13 GNR stars at Great North Run

Tara Mackings gets in some practice for her Great North Run challenge which will include walking across the finish line.

Help me achieve my Great North Run dream

Holly and Chris Garrett

I'm taking on the Great North Run a year after a crash changed my life

Abel Kipchumba wins the 2024 AJ Bell Great North Run elite men's race

Great North Run organisers announce race's full eilte athlete field

After all the build-up the runners finally cross the start line of the AJ Bell Great North Run in 2024. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Met Office issue initial weather forecast ahead of Great North Run

John Paul Green in training for the Great North Run.

I'm running the Great North Run in memory of my stepson

I feel privileged to have designed the 2025 Great North Run medal

Tyne Tunnel, South Tyneside entrance

Tyne Tunnel weekend works come to an end

Celebrities announced for Great North Run 2025

Carl Norton is running the Great North Run in memory of his son Thomas.

I’m running for Thomas and every family touched by suicide

Eilish McColgan will return to the North East for the 2025 Great North Run.

Commonwealth Games record holder named as first Great North Runner

Luke Oldfield, 31, has been through an "incredibly traumatic" few years after suffering from heatstroke.

Great North Run competitor left with life-changing disabilities

Runners use the Metro as they make their way to the start line of the AJ Bell Great North Run last year. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Great North Run memories: Re-live the incredible scenes at the start

Mark during the WAUT Wales Ultra 50-mile trail, his first challenge.

I spent 24 years in the Armed Forces and I love taking on challenges

Sunderland staff to run GNR25 in memory of Carlton Fairweather

Runners got underway on the Great North Road.

15 photos of the Great North Run 10k as runners take to the streets

The last remaining places for the 2025 Great North Run are up for grabs.

Last remaining spots available for the Great North Run

Final spots left for iconic AJ Bell Great North 10k - how to sign up

Tara Mackings who has shared her business story with us on podcast.

Tara's Great North Run: Business boss is breaking barriers

Gary Craig whose incident-packed life is revealed in the next episode of our Wearside Echoes podcast, sponsored by Mobility Care Solutions.

'I did the Great North Run after a heart attack and three stents'

The organisers of the Great North Run have confirmed that the Red Arrows will be returning for the 2025 event.

Iconic Red Arrows confirmed to return for the 2025 Great North Run

Great North Run issues update as Gateshead Flyover work continues

The Red Arrows are returning to the Great North Run. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Red Arrows 2025 schedule shows group will return to Great North Run

Gary Craig who set a new world record for underpants wearing.

Underpants record holder swaps world record title for gravy wrestling

Gary Craig who set a new world record for underpants wearing in 2010.

Underpants record holder swaps it for gravy wrestling

Alex Gray and Sheli McCoy (Sabre) at the 2024 AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great North Run

Gladiators stars to return to Junior and Mini Great North Run 2025

Charlotte Proud inside the University of Sunderland’s mock hospital ward.

'I've overcome a rare bone condition and I now want to help others'

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